machismo

2 definitions found

machismo - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  machismo \machismo\ n.
     1. A strong, and by some considered exaggerated, sense of
        manly pride, associated with an attitude that the proper
        expression of masculinity includes virility, courage, and
        an entitlement to dominate, especially over women.
        [PJC]
  
     2. An exaggerated sense of power entitling one to dominate
        others; as, the civilian authorities occasionally need to
        rein in the military's machismo.
        [PJC]

machismo - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  machismo
      n 1: exaggerated masculinity